PrintConnect Suite (Windows)
- PrintConnect Suite from Zilog, Inc.
- PrintConnect Suite applications
- printing with xConnect and PrintConnect
- PrintConnect-Active window
PrintConnect Suite from Zilog, Inc.
The PrintConnect Suite configures a notebook or laptop computer for infrared printing when the PrintConnect Suite detects an infrared-enabled printer.
When PrintConnect detects the printer, it switches the computer's settings to the infrared-enabled printer driver and infrared port settings. Once the computer is moved out of range of the printer infrared port, PrintConnect returns the computer to its original driver and port settings.
For the PrintConnect Suite to work with a laptop or notebook, the computer infrared port must be enabled. Configuring a computer for infrared communication may require changes to the computer's BIOS settings.
For instruction on configuring a particular notebook or laptop, refer to the:
- Reference guide or instructions that came with the computer
- Computer manufacturer's Website or support telephone number
- Infrared Data association (IrDA) Website at http://www.irda.org.
supported notebook or laptop computers
system requirements
- Windows 98, 2000, or Me
- 486 processor or higher (Pentium recommended) with infrared drivers installed and enabled
- 66 MHz
- 32 MB RAM
- 10 MB free hard disk space
PrintConnect Suite applications
PrintConnect Suite includes two software applications designed to simplify and enhance infrared printing between your notebook or laptop computer and the printer.
XConnect for Windows
XConnect is a connectivity management tool for infrared communication between a Windows-based personal computer and infrared-enabled appliances. It operates with Windows 98, 2000, and Me.
xConnect launches PrintConnect when it detects an infrared-enabled printer.
PrintConnect
PrintConnect manages your computer's printer configuration by configuring your computer for infrared printing when the computer is in the range of an infrared-enabled printer.
When the computer is moved outside of infrared range, Print Connect restores the computer to its default printer.
printing with xConnect and PrintConnect
printing a document via infrared
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xConnect requires that infrared be enabled on your computer. For more information, see the infrared section of the printer's quick help guide.
- Verify that the computer and the printer are turned on.
- Align the infrared lenses of the computer and the printer so that they:
- Are no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart
- Fall within a 30-degree total angle of each other
- Have an unobstructed path between them
xConnect detects the printer and launches the PrintConnect program. The PrintConnect Notice dialog box appears.
- Click OK.
- Print your document.
(See "printing on paper and other media" in the quick help guide for printing procedures.)
The infrared light on the printer turns on and remains lit until the printer is finished printing.
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If the notebook or laptop is moved out of range during the printing process, realign it with the printer infrared lens within 3-30 seconds to continue the print job.
- To view the status of the default printer, click the PrintConnect - Active button on the taskbar.
The PrintConnect Active window appears.
- Click the Minimize button in the upper right-hand corner of the window to close the PrintConnect Active window.
For more information on the PrintConnect-Active window, see PrintConnect-Active window.
PrintConnect then restores the original default printer and printer port settings.
PrintConnect-Active window
While your notebook or laptop transmits data to the printer via infrared, you can view the status of the printer.
- Click the PrintConnect-Active button on the PrintConnect Notice dialog box.
The PrintConnect-Active window appears.
- Click the Minimize button if you want to close the PrintConnect Active window.
After the infrared connection between the computer and the printer has ended, the PrintConnect-Active window does one of the following:
XConnect window
To display the XConnect window, click Start > Programs > RiverWave > xConnect Program.